Consultant – General Adult Community Psychiatry – South London

RIG Locums Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a General Adult Consultant in Community Psychiatry. This full-time role offers highly negotiable rates and a supportive environment for developing clinical skills. Candidates must have a Full GMC License and the Right to Work in the UK, bringing relevant experience to a well-established multidisciplinary team. The role includes leading clinical workload management and utilizes digital technology for remote consultations.

Benefits

Dedicated support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Full GMC License required.
• Right to Work in the UK must be held.
• Experience in community psychiatry is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in community settings.
• Manage clinical workload in partnership with team manager.
• Conduct remote consultations utilizing digital technology.

Skills

Relevant experience in similar roles

Full GMC License

Right to Work in the UK

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Consultant – General Adult Community Psychiatry – South London, Greater London

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Client:

RIG Locums Ltd

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

19

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

CPL UK Healthcare (formerly RIG Locums) is seeking a General Adult Consultant for NHS South London.

The role offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust seeks an enthusiastic Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry for full-time work. This position is ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience in community psychiatry and develop clinical skills in a supportive environment. The team is well-established, with strong support from senior clinical and managerial colleagues.

The CMHT functions as an effective multidisciplinary team, with consultants leading in partnership with the team manager. Most referrals come from GPs via the Single Point of Access, which triages referrals across the area. Other sources include patients, families, Social Services, and the Police. Patients not requiring secondary care are signposted to community or primary care services, including Primary Care Plus and Talk. The Trust collaborates with third sector partners to enhance mental health services.

The team holds weekly MDT referral meetings, zoning meetings, and daily brief "huddles" to manage clinical workload. A combination of onsite and agile working is in place, utilizing digital technology for remote consultations.

Job details:

• Title: General Adult Consultant
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Location: South London
• Settings: Community
• Start date: Immediate, ongoing
• Rates: Negotiable according to preference

Requirements:

• Full GMC License
• Right to Work in the UK
• Relevant experience in similar roles

Note: Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

CPL UK Healthcare collaborates with NHS Trusts and private hospitals nationwide. We assist with compliance updates, travel and accommodation planning, mandatory training, and GMC revalidation services. We aim to onboard doctors early to ensure timely registration and placement.

Benefits of working with Cpl UK Healthcare:

• Dedicated support from experienced consultants in your specialty